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New Hampshire Presidential Primary Trading Cards

Robert A. Taft Series I © 1998 N.H. State Library Robert A. Taft
Born: 1889
Filed from: Ohio

NH Primaries
1952 		Votes
(R) 35,838
Platform: Isolationism & conservatism


Although known as "Mr. Republican," Senator Taft, who had led attacks against the New Deal, was reluctant to enter the NH primary against the popular war hero, General "Ike" Eisenhower. Hoping for an upset victory he took a hard-hitting 3-day tour of the state, but his stiff personality undid him.


"I am somewhat disappointed."

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In memory of Governor and Mrs. Lane Dwinnell
Series I © 1998 N.H. State Library
Photo: Brereton Collection






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